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Support for launch of Otara youth project
Friday, 1 September 2006, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta has welcomed today's launch of a South Auckland-based youth work project that will help turn young people away from gangs. More >>
Heather Roy gets it wrong
Friday, 1 September 2006, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
ACT MP Heather Roy has got her facts wrong about benefit fraud and needs to stop feeding misinformation to the media, Social Development Minister David Benson-Pope said today. More >>
Electrical Workers Licensing Group transfer
Friday, 1 September 2006, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The transfer of the Electrical Workers Licensing Group to the Department of Building and Housing (DBH) today is another step in providing improved and integrated services for the building and housing sector, says the Building Issues Minister Clayton Cosgrove. More >>
Electrical Workers Licensing Group transfer
Friday, 1 September 2006, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The transfer of the Electrical Workers Licensing Group to the Department of Building and Housing (DBH) today is another step in providing improved and integrated services for the building and housing sector, says the Building Issues Minister Clayton Cosgrove. More >>
Gamble Free Day a time to take stock
Friday, 1 September 2006, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
Gamble Free Day is a good time for people to stop and think about the effects of problem gambling, Associate Heath Minister Damien O'Connor said today. More >>
Gamble Free Day a time to take stock – O'Connor
Friday, 1 September 2006, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Gamble Free Day is a good time for people to stop and think about the effects of problem gambling, Associate Heath Minister Damien O'Connor said today. Gamble Free Day is marked today by the launching from the steps of Parliament of 1000 helium ... More >>
Cullen to attend APEC Finance Ministers' meeting
Friday, 1 September 2006, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen will next week visit the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi for the 13th annual APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting. "I am looking forward to hearing the views of Finance Ministers from the 21 APEC member countries," said Dr Cullen. More >>
New Zealand Super Fund caps off super week
Friday, 1 September 2006, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today congratulated the managers of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund for another outstanding investment performance. "For the June financial year the fund earned a return of 19.2 per cent with funds under management ... More >>
Clark: Launch of 274 Youth Worker Project
Friday, 1 September 2006, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Helen Clark Prime Minister Address at Launch of 274 Youth Worker Project Looking Ahead – Improving Outcomes For Young People Unit 8, 28 Lovegrove Crescent, Otara Auckland More >>
Here comes the sun
Friday, 1 September 2006, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
If you are thinking about installing a solar water heater and reducing your impact on the environment, then the Government wants to hear from you. Government Spokesperson on Energy Efficiency and Conservation and Green Party MP Jeanette Fitzsimons today ... More >>
Inaugural Archives Council announced
Friday, 1 September 2006, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister responsible for Archives New Zealand Judith Tizard today announced the membership of the inaugural Archives Council. More >>
Library & Information Commissioners announced
Friday, 1 September 2006, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister responsible for the National Library Judith Tizard today announced three new appointments and a new Chair of the Library and Information Advisory Commission (LIAC). The purpose of LIAC is to provide advice to the Minister on library and information ... More >>
Alexander Turnbull Library Guardians announced
Friday, 1 September 2006, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Three new members have been appointed Guardians/ Kaitiaki of the Alexander Turnbull Library the Minister responsible for the National Library Judith Tizard announced today. More >>
Throw it away at the Dell E-Day
Friday, 1 September 2006, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
People who have old, unwanted computer equipment can dispose of it for free on 2 September at the Westpac Stadium, Government Ministers said today. More >>
Brash's distortions at odds with yesterday’s spin
Friday, 1 September 2006, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
Labour strategist Pete Hodgson said Don Brash has now lost all credibility by demanding Taito Phillip Field leave Parliament immediately after yesterday saying he should not be ‘hounded out’ without a full inquiry. More >>
PM's Address at EEO Trust Work & Life Awards
Friday, 1 September 2006, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
Rau rangatira maa, tenei te mihi ki a koutou i runga i te kaupapa o te ra. Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. More >>
Action Plan to Increase Parents & Carers Choices
Friday, 1 September 2006, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark tonight announced a 10-year plan of action to improve support for children and families by increasing the choices available for parents and carers. More >>
Courts receive resource boost
Friday, 1 September 2006, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
The creation of nineteen additional positions within key Courts was announced today by Courts Minister Rick Barker. The positions will be spread across the Auckland District Court (10), Manukau District Court (3) and Christchurch District Court (6). More >>
Cosgrove: Weathertight Homes Amendment Bill
Thursday, 31 August 2006, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
First Reading Speech of the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Amendment Bill by the Building Issues Minister, Clayton Cosgrove More >>
Government puts the squeeze on skills shortages
Thursday, 31 August 2006, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The government's labour market and employment policies are to thank for New Zealand achieving record low unemployment and reducing skills shortages at the same time, Social Development and Employment Minister David Benson-Pope said today. More >>
